bank-run gravel

bank-run gravel

[′baŋk ‚rən ′grav·əl]

(geology)

A natural deposit comprising gravel or sand.

(materials)

Aggregate taken directly from natural deposits; contains both large and small stones. Also known as bank gravel; run-of-bank gravel.

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bank-run gravel, bank gravel, run-of-bank gravel

Aggregate taken directly from natural deposits; contains both large and small stones.

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pit-run gravel, bank-run gravel

pitot tube

Ungraded gravel as it is taken directly from a gravel pit.

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